Icy Straight Point

Cruise Port Icy Strait Point (ISP), Alaska

Icy Strait Point is a popular nature port of call on Chichagof Island that opened in 2004. The facilities are only open when cruise ships are visiting. It was developed by the native Tlingits and is focused on celebrating the areas history, nature and the Tlingit culture. It is the ideal location for exploring wildlifeContinue reading “Cruise Port Icy Strait Point (ISP), Alaska”

Cruise Life Magazine Vol. 1 No. 10

ALASKA In This Issue Cruising Alaska’s Glaciers Hiking Mendenhall Glacier Alaska Itineraries Visiting Denali National Park Cruising Alaska’s Glaciers Cruising Alaska has been gaining in popularity for a number of years and it doesn’t seem like interest will taper off any time soon. All the major cruise lines offer itineraries as do a number ofContinue reading “Cruise Life Magazine Vol. 1 No. 10”

A Tale of a Whale

Whale Watching In Alaska A Short Story A few years ago while on an early season Alaska cruise our ship stopped at Icy Straight Point. For a number of reasons we had decided to take it easy that day. The ship was anchored out and we had gone ashore early in the morning and tookContinue reading “A Tale of a Whale”

Cruising Port Icy Strait Point (ISP), Alaska

General – This is a nature port on Chichagof Island which opened in 2004 and is only open when cruise ships are in. It was developed by the Native Tlingits and celebrates their culture. It is the ideal location for viewing wildlife and sea life. Hoonah, the only town on the island is described asContinue reading “Cruising Port Icy Strait Point (ISP), Alaska”